considerate
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/kənˈsɪdəɹət/
English
Definitions
verb
- To think about seriously.“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
- To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
- To think of doing.“I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.”
- (ditransitive) To assign some quality to.“Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.”
adjective
- Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring“It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.”
- Characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate
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Synonyms
bethinkdeliberatereflectthink ofdeemregardobservetake into accountthoughtfulkindprudentjudiciousconsideredcircumspectrespectfulattentiveattentioncareful